Imperial Grape Plate , 6'" Purple, Vintage Carnival

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IMPERIAL GRAPE PLATE 6", Amethyst / Purple Carnival Glass, Beauty in the eye of the beholder applies ! Helios green and clambroth (Yes Indeed, This is a valid color made by Imperial.) It is consistently found within the realm of their patterns. AMETHYST / PURPLE runs a very close second to smoke in desirability and treasure quality, PURPLE is HOT. Unsure of age of plate, It was acquired when an old german tenant passed away in the 1940's in a rental house my parents owned, Everything was left in the house, the family did not want anything. I know they are very old and Antique. The colors are brilliant, and the Irridescent of the plate surely make it a treasure to own. Ask any questions about this plate, I may have a few more to sell, depending on how this one goes. THIS IS IT, THE MOTHER OF ALL CARNIVAL GLASS, THE CREME DE LA CREME. ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER PLATES IN THE IMPERIAL GRAPE PATTERN, IN PURPLE A VERY HOT ITEM. This one has more of a BLUE IRRIDESCENT TO IT, than the other one. The Imperial Glass Company began making glassware in Bellaire, Ohio, in 1904. The first lines were not very prestigious; the firm specialized in making inexpensive jelly jars, lamp shades and tumblers to be used in hotels, and other mundane and utilitarian items as well. By 1909, however, it had moved up a bit and was making hand blown art glass read more

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